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State jobless patterns are not felt locally
Area's diversity keeps job losses down; manufacturing stays solid
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The rising jobless rate in Georgia doesn’t reflect the local employment picture, area business leaders say. The unemployment rate in Georgia climbed to 7.4 percent in June, a increase from 7.2 in May. Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday the increase in unemployment was attributable to regular seasonal fluctuations.